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repent

1

[ ri-pent ]

verb (used without object)

  1. to feel sorry, self-reproachful, or contrite for past conduct; regret or be conscience-stricken about a past action, attitude, etc. (often followed by of ):

    He repented after his thoughtless act.

  2. to feel such sorrow for sin or fault as to be disposed to change one's life for the better; be penitent.


verb (used with object)

  1. to remember or regard with self-reproach or contrition:

    to repent one's injustice to another.

  2. to feel sorry for; regret:

    to repent an imprudent act.

repent

2

[ ree-puhnt, ri-pent ]

adjective

repent

1

/ rɪˈpɛnt /

verb

  1. to feel remorse (for); be contrite (about); show penitence (for)

    he repented his words

    he repents of his extravagance

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

repent

2

/ ˈriːpənt /

adjective

  1. botany lying or creeping along the ground; reptant

    repent stems

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • reˈpenter, noun
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Other Words From

  • re·penter noun
  • re·penting·ly adverb
  • unre·pented adjective
  • unre·penting adjective
  • unre·penting·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of repent1

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English repenten, from Old French repentir, from re- re- + pentir “to feel sorrow” (from Latin paenitēre “to regret, be sorry”; penitent )

Origin of repent2

First recorded in 1660–70; from Latin rēpent- stem of rēpēns “crawling,” present participle of rēpere “to crawl, creep”; perhaps akin to serpere “to creep, crawl” ( serpent ( def ) )
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Word History and Origins

Origin of repent1

C13: from Old French repentir from re- + pentir to be contrite, from Latin paenitēre to repent

Origin of repent2

C17: from Latin rēpere to creep
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Example Sentences

Most of these old pirates have left the area - often they have gone abroad or have repented.

From BBC

This appearance at the RNC was about bowing down to Trumpov and repenting for the sin of ever challenging the supremacy of Dear Leader.

From Salon

He also admonished them to be patient in pursuit of their dreams, to be guided by the Church, and to repent of any sins committed during the protests.

From BBC

At the Ohio rally, several attendees cited their belief that Trumpov has followed the Christian path of repenting and starting a new life.

In an ominous message, conservative congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia warned that, "God is sending America strong signs to tell us to repent. Earthquakes and eclipses and many more things to come."

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